Long time no blogging

I am a horrible blog keeper. I come in here every once in a while and I think to myself "I need to post something" but I don't.

Small updates:

I am currently not selling at any craft shows as I just needed to take a break to work on some health issues. Chronic illness is a full time job. I can still have a life, I just need to slow it down a little.

I have been researching different online outlets to sell my products. I may have found one that will work out well, but they want me to sign up with their payment system and I am not sure that I want to do that as I am very happy and comfortable with PayPal.

I asked Santa for a new craft machine this year. It would be so fun and open up a whole new world of possibilities for new products. I sure hope he can bring it to me.

Well, I guess that is all for now.

Until Next Time,
Pirate Gal

I am adding more scarf colors and designs to my inventory.

Fundraiser Event

Come and see me and other great vendors at this great event.

Boutique Rant

I try really hard not rant or complain about things because I like to have good energy around as much as possible. But, I have to get this out there.

As a customer, I visit many boutiques and I have recently noticed a growing trend at boutiques that have a central checkout (vendors are not there, just their stuff). These vendors are not putting out business cards! Why?! Sometimes I do not want to purchase an item right away, but I might want to later and I want their info, on a business card. The info is on their products or product cards, but you have to purchase that day to get the info. I did happen to come across one of those vendors at his booth and when I asked for a business card he just held up the product with his company information on it and flat out said "if you want the info, you have to buy the product". No way! Don't be cheap! Put out a business card!

As long as I am venting, I might as well get this out there too. PUT PRICES ON PRODUCTS or at least a price list up. I HATE having to ask what the price is. I do not have time or patience to ask how much something that you are selling costs. I may like the product and not purchase just because of that!

Some people need to got to Boutique Etiquette School. Wait, here is a list for them:

• Put prices on all of your items. If you can't do that, at least put up an nicely organized price list.
• Always have business cards available and easy to find.
• Do not overcrowd your display (I may be guilty of this).
• Always dress appropriate for the boutique you are at.
• Hygiene is important (I have walked away from booths because the seller just came back in from a cigarette break and smelled horribly bad, if they smell bad, the products might also.
• Do not ignore a potential customer so that you can finish your text message, level up on a game or finish a conversation with your booth buddy (yes I have been completely ignored when I wanted to purchase something or had a question about the item). I did not make the purchase.
• Always be friendly and don't assume that I may or may not be able to afford what you are selling.

Fun With Soap

I decided to try my hand at making soaps, naturally it had to be skulls.

Mothers Day Weekend Event

Come and see me at this great event! Also, print out an admission ticket, fill in your info and enter your ticket at the show for your chance to win some awesome prizes! Please put my booth number (E20) on the back of the ticket so that I have a chance to win a great prize too 

https://www.facebook.com/events/449228698544653/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

I love Skull Beads

I found the cutest little skull beads to make Cell Phone Charms with......Luv Them!

Event Display

One of my favorite parts of this hobby is figuring out how to set up my display. I just love how creative I can make it and I like to figure out ways to use unconventional things in my display.

FREE Admission Tickets!

Free Admission Tickets to two awesome events! I will be at the Spring Boutique in Spanish Fork.

Fundraiser Boutique

We had a great time at a fundraiser boutique last weekend. I don't have a lot of products done yet, but I am working on it for the next show :)

Put a ring on it!

I love creating fun rings.

LOGO

I finally got around to making a logo...

Shop Local!

Just made a fun new sign (with the help of picmonkey.com)

Hand engraved Pirate Gems

These are super fun to make and just like snowflakes, no two are the exact same.

I got a little crafty today.

Today was a crafting day. I decided to have a little fun with resin. I made some skull key chains and some fun rings. A few of the flower hair clips have resin pieces in the middle for a fun look.

Fishing Poles

These Fishing Poles have a magnet on the bottom so you can catch the felt fish.

Bottle Cap Key Chains

These are a few of the fun key chains that I am currently working on.

We will be vending at this AWESOME event!

One of the fun boutiques that we were at. I have so much fun meeting new people and friends at these shows.

Note / Photo Bottles

These Bottles are great for holding Pictures, Recipe Cards, Notes and more.

Add some fun to your hair!

Hair Bow Fun

Add some style to your cell phone with these Cell Phone Charms!

These cute little Cell Phone Charms just plug into the headphone jack.

Man, I am a big blog slacker. I created a website and blog for this business, but I have finally decided that this blog is the best way to go. So, I will be posting all updates, boutique info and products on here. That being said, keep your eyes peeled for more fun and awesome posts!